Golestan Palace
Royal complex from the Qajar era in the old centre, with ornate halls, mirrored work and tiled walls. UNESCO-listed, it also contains the famous Marble Throne terrace.
Tehran
Mountain views, a big bazaar, national museums and royal palaces await in this city, which serves as both capital and main gateway.
Attractive locations
National Museum of Iran
Iran's main archaeological museum, showing pottery, metalwork, carved stone and finds from sites across the country, from prehistory up to the Islamic period.
Azadi Tower
White marble monument from the 1970s, designed as a gateway to the city, with a museum below and a viewing level above. It stands in a large square on the western side of Tehran.
Milad Tower
Tall telecommunications tower with an observation deck. From the top there are views across the sprawling city toward the Alborz mountains.
Tehran Grand Bazaar
Huge covered market in the old centre, with lanes of shops selling carpets, spices, gold, metalwork and household goods. Mosques and old caravanserais are tucked among the passages.
Sa'dabad Palace Complex
Former royal palaces in wooded grounds at the foot of the northern hills, several of them now museums. Visitors stroll the shaded paths between buildings and enjoy cooler air.
Niavaran Palace Complex
Former royal residence in the northern hills of the city, with palaces, gardens and museums showing the taste and daily life of the last ruling family.
Airports
Mehrabad International Airport THR
It is about 7 km in a straight line from Tehran.
Imam Khomeini International Airport IKA
It is about 37 km in a straight line from Tehran.
Payam International Airport PYK
It is about 52 km in a straight line from Tehran.
Scams and safe taxis
Weather by month
Each month shows its average temperature in °C and its mm of rain per month.
- Jan3.3 °C33 mm
- Feb5.5 °C34 mm
- Mar10.7 °C35 mm
- Apr15.7 °C38 mm
- May22.0 °C15 mm
- Jun27.9 °C6 mm
- Jul30.5 °C7 mm
- Aug29.2 °C8 mm
- Sep24.8 °C16 mm
- Oct18.2 °C36 mm
- Nov9.6 °C45 mm
- Dec4.8 °C35 mm
Driest months: Jun, Jul, Aug. Wettest months: Apr, Oct, Nov.
Festivals and events
culture
Nowruz (Persian New Year)
Everyone in the country travels during this national holiday, which lasts two weeks.
Who can help
Emergency
Police 110. Ambulance 115. Fire 125.
ngo
Iranian Red Crescent Society: tracing services
Helps with: The ICRC lists the Iranian Red Crescent's tracing service, which helps people inside Iran look for relatives. It can also be reached at any IRCS branch.
Who qualifies: People inside Iran trying to trace or restore contact with family members.
Phone: +98 21 85632447
Email: int_tracingrfl@rcs.ir
Address: No. 2654 Valiasr Ave., Building of Peace, Tehran
un agency
International Organization for Migration (IOM) Iran
Helps with: The UN migration agency in Iran. It supports the government and communities with migration patterns, humanitarian aid, protection, health services and disaster preparedness.
Who qualifies: Migrants and communities in Iran. It is not a help service for ordinary tourists.
Phone: +98 2122058269
Address: No. 93, West Nahid Blvd, Valiasr St, Tehran
local government
Police emergency number 110
Helps with: Reaches the police in Iran. The number comes from UK government travel advice.
Who qualifies: Anyone in the country, including visitors, can call this number.
Phone: 110
local government
Ambulance emergency number 115
Helps with: Reaches the ambulance service in Iran. The number comes from UK government travel advice.
Who qualifies: Anyone in the country, including visitors, can call this number.
Phone: 115
local government
Fire emergency number 125
Helps with: Reaches the fire service in Iran. The number comes from UK government travel advice.
Who qualifies: Anyone in the country, including visitors, can call this number.
Phone: 125